hincha

fan

noun EEN-chah Rare

Also means

supporter

Usage Note

Hincha is a common-gender noun: el hincha / la hincha, so the article signals the person's gender, not the word's form. It is the standard word for a sports fan or supporter in most of Latin America and Spain. The verb hinchar originally meant 'to swell' or 'to inflate', and hincha is thought to derive from the obsessive enthusiasm that 'puffs up' a fan.

Examples

"Los hinchas celebraron el gol en las gradas."

Natural Translation

The fans celebrated the goal in the stands.

Related Words

Explore Spanish by topic

SpanishNow

Spanish Accent Marks: 3 Rules for Every Word

A Spanish word needs an accent mark in just three cases: it breaks the default stress, it's a homophone, or a weak vowel splits off. Here are all three rules.

June 3, 2026 6 min read

SpanishNow

Tener in Spanish: Why You're Hungry, Cold & 30 Years

In Spanish you HAVE hunger, cold, and 30 years — not are them. Master tener expressions like tengo hambre, tengo frío, and tengo 30 años in one rule.

June 9, 2026 5 min read

SpanishNow

How to Tell Time in Spanish: A Beginner's Guide

Tell time in Spanish with one formula: es la una vs son las, y and menos for minutes, plus de la mañana, en punto, and 24-hour station times.

June 9, 2026 5 min read

SpanishNow

Spanish Filler Words: 15 Ways to Sound Natural

Spanish filler words like pues, o sea, and vale make you sound natural, not robotic. Learn 15 muletillas sorted by job, by region, and when not to use them.

June 9, 2026 6 min read